Mohamed Al Fayed’s victims call for Harrods boycott

More than 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods owner have come forward, lawyers for survivors’ group say

Everyday excess: what’s the deal with fashion’s obsession with supermarkets?

In this week’s newsletter: From a bag riffing on Lidl’s all-butter croissant to a Moschino celery clutch, the industry has a soft spot for designs inspired by the ‘big shop’

EU launches action against shopping website Temu over illegal products

Formal investigation opens amid concerns Chinese shopping website is breaching Digital Services Act

Lower shop prices boost prospect of Bank of England rate cut

British Retail Consortium says prices falling at fastest rate in three years and are 0.8% lower than a year ago

‘Christmas creep is real’: festivities start earlier every year, analysis finds

Data supports belief that Christmas-themed merchandise, songs and decorations are appearing ahead of season

The art of Kmart: why the discount retailer is thriving while rivals such as Big W struggle

After a years-long transformation, Kmart Group is delivering supercharged profits for owners Wesfarmers, much to the envy and dismay of others

John Lewis opens new-look beauty hall as temples of pampering return to high street

Revamp of Oxford Street store follows opening of Fenwick’s ‘largest beauty hall outside London’ in Newcastle

Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries pleads not guilty in sex trafficking case

Jeffries is charged with running an international sex trafficking and prostitution scheme while leading the clothing retailer

Boohoo rejects criticism from Frasers Group as ‘inaccurate and unfair’

Frasers Group, which owns 27% of Boohoo, is attempting to install its founder Mike Ashley as chief executive of the online retailer

Boohoo was already a governance mess. Enter Mike Ashley for extra complexity

Frasers wants its founder to be boss of the ailing fashion retailer. But Ashley isn’t ruling out being a bidder himself in any potential break-up

Secondhand Prada and cooking lessons? John Lewis gambles £800m on store makeovers

The retailer plans a dramatic rethink of the chain, to include spas, boutiques and talks by authors, after deciding ‘shops are here to stay’

Shoplifting offences in England and Wales at highest level on record, ONS figures show

Total of 469,788 offences logged in the year to June 2024 as retailers warn about violent attacks on shop workers

Frasers Group calls for Mike Ashley to replace Boohoo chief

Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns 27% of online retailer, seeks vote on overhaul to ‘set new course’ for future

Frasers Group criticises management of Mulberry after ditching takeover plans

Mike Ashley’s retail group says it ‘remains concerned about governance’ at luxury brand after final bid rejected

Sausage rolls meet £425 Cristal at Greggs champagne bar in Newcastle

High-street baker pairs high-roller drinks with savoury favourites at Fenwick department store